Frances June Hyre, 91, of Crescent Twp. passed peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, March 22, 2018 in Brighton Rehab and Wellness. She was born in Parkersburg, WV on June 5, 1926 the daughter of the late John and Gladys Farr. She was a member of Brodhead Christian Missionary Alliance Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband John Hyre in 1968; a son Jeff Hyre, and a brother George Farr. She loved flowers…
Donald Joseph Soldo, 87, of Moon Twp., passed away on March 21, 2018. He was born in Bethel Park on September 27, 1930. He was the son of the late Charles & Martha Soldo. Donald served his country in the US Army during the Korean War where he earned a Purple Heart. He worked as the Assistant Golf Pro at St. Clair Country Club, then as the Head Golf Pro at Montour Heights Country Club, and lastly as a postal…
Betty Jo (Barrett) Morris, 91, formerly of Hopewell Township and Masonic Villages of Sewickley passed away on Thursday, March 15, 2018. She was born in Aliquippa on February 21, 1927, the daughter of the late Robert C. & Mary L. Barrett. A graduate of Westminster College with an Associates degree in Business, Betty was a member of the Beta Sigma Omicron sorority. She was employed by C&L Grocery Store as a bookkeeper and J&L Steel as a secretary before she…
Archie W. Smith, 87 of Pulaski Twp., passed away on Tuesday March 13, 2018 in his home. He was born on February 22, 1931 in Rochester, PA The son of the late Archie and Sarah Smith. He was a 1949 graduate of Rochester High School and a US Army veteran serving as a staff sergeant during the Korean War. He was the owner and operator of Arch Smith Oil Company. He enjoyed spending his time rebuilding cars and camping. He…
Joan F. (Sobol) Thomas, age 81, of Moon Twp., passed away on March 12, 2018. She was born in McKees Rocks on December 10, 1936. The daughter of the late Nick & Anna (Gaspich) Sobol. In addition to her parents, Joan was preceded in death by her loving husband, George Thomas, and her twin sister, Janice Andrasko. She is survived by her three children, Gary Thomas (Susie), Moon Twp., David Thomas, Moon Twp. and Deborah Zawilla (David), Rennerdale. Six grandchildren,…
Lois M. Tesla, 90, of Moon Twp., died on March 4, 2018 in Franciscan Manor. She was born in Johnstown, PA on August 19, 1927 the daughter of the late Edgar & Agnes (Sloan) Kehoe. In addition to her parents, Lois was preceded in death by her husband, Stephen Tesla in 2007. A brother, Edgar Kehoe. Brothers-in-law, George Tesla, Luben Tesla, Nick Tesla, Dragon Tesla & Joseph Tesla. Sisters-in-law, Mary Mahr, Dorothy Ramanna, Ann Miller, Elsie Kutzavitch & Kathryn Tesla….
Gerald Lee “Jerry” Bierline, 65, of Rochester, died on March 2, 2018. He was born in Rochester on September 2, 1952 the son of the late Lowrie & Imogene (Ruby) Bierline. Jerry was a 1975 graduate of Rochester High School & a member of Faith Community United Methodist Church. He supported all Rochester and Pittsburgh sports teams for his entire life, serving for many years as a member of the Rochester Quarterback Club. He is survived by his brother,…
Virginia “Ginny” ONeal Douglass, of Hookstown, 70 passed away the morning o f March 2, 2018. She walked through the gates of heaven to a flower studded meadow greeted by a Host of Angels to meet her King, Lord and Savior after a long heroic battle with Alzheimer’s. Born on August 21, 1947 in Neosho, MO, she is survived by her loving husband Edward “Red” Douglass, of 51 years. A son Edward J. Douglass IV (Sheri), Beaver and a daughter…
Boyd Philip Carr Jr., 81, of New Sewickley Twp., passed away on Friday, March 2, 2018 in his home. He was born on April 15, 1936 in New Brighton, the son of the late Boyd and Viola Carr. He is survived by his sister Janice R. Carr, of Fayetteville NY, a brother, John W. Carr, and wife Jimju of Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. There are also two nephews, John Carr and Stephen Carr. Boyd Carr served in the…
Scott Mitchell, 78, of Hopewell Twp., passed away on Wednesday February 28, 2018 in Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley Beaver. He was born on January 2, 1940 in New Brighton, the son of the late Lawrence and Sylvia Mitchell. A 1958 graduate of Monaca High School. He was a retired ramp agent from US Airways and was a member of House of Prayer Lutheran Church in Aliquippa. Scott’s father was a railroader and Scott had a love of trains…